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VehicleApr 12, 20211,252 affected

Thomas Built Buses recall: Steering

What is wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.

What could happen

A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm bolts and steering arm, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V255000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 12, 2021
Owners notified
Jun 10, 2021
Vehicles or items affected
1,252
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
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Part
Steering › Critical fasteners; Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Maker's own recall number
FL-884

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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